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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-19.8, 50-20.1, AND 50-41.9 RELATED TO UDC UPDATES FOR INTERIM OUTDOOR LIVING SITES, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE USE AND A ONE-YEAR LIMIT FOR SUCH TEMPORARY OUTDOOR LIVING SITES LOCATED ON PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY
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CITY PROPOSAL:
The city of Duluth does ordain:
Section 1. That Section 50-19.8, Permitted Use Table, of the Duluth City Code, 1959, as amended, be amended as follows, as shown in Attachment 1;
Section 2. That Section 50-20.1, Residential Uses, be amended as follows:
H. Interim Outdoor Living Site
1. The site may not be located within any shoreland, wetland, or floodplain. Removal of trees that meet the definition of significant tree per UDC Section 50-25 is not permitted. If the proposed site is wooded, consultation with the City Forester is required to determine any necessary protection for existing trees.
2. If the site is located in a parking lot of an existing use, the primary use of the property shall maintain its minimum required off-street parking after placement of the temporary shelter facility. Shared parking is allowed if the proposed interim use is to provide safe overnight parking.
3. If the site is sloped, consultation with the City Stormwater Engineer is required to determine erosion control requirements.
4. Tents, sleeping areas, and other temporary structures shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from all lot lines and 10 feet from all other temporary structures.
5. If the site is located directly adjacent to residential uses, a dense urban screen must be provided along the shared lot line with the residential use.
6. An operator shall be onsite when occupants are present. Hours of operation shall be indicated in the application. The operator's name, telephone number, and e-mail address must be posted on the site and easily visible to the public.
7. Operator shall provide evidence of liability insurance in a format deemed acceptable by the City Attorney's Office.
8. The site ...
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